Maplewood Park Place is a quaint, suburban neighborhood inside the Capital Beltway. Named Best Senior Living Community by Bethesda Magazine for 15 years in a row, our right-sized community offers home ownership, an independent lifestyle, and a full continuum of care.
Q How does Maplewood Park Place offer an attractive lifestyle for seniors and make good financial sense, too?
A As a Lifecare Community, Maplewood Park Place offers residents the opportunity to own their home rather than rent, so residents can invest and preserve their wealth while enjoying it, too. Numerous services and amenities are included in the monthly fee and as homeowners, residents are free to make renovations to their apartments with Maplewood’s professional, on-site construction team standing by to help. Private bridge loans with reduced paperwork and a year-long repayment plan offer residents a simplified, stress-free option for buying at Maplewood before selling their existing home.
Maplewood residents stay active and engaged with a variety of social, cultural and educational activities, including presentations by highly sought-after members of the media, politics, law, economics, science and technology. They also enjoy concerts by world-class musicians and singers performing a diverse mix of jazz, classical, Broadway and ethnic music.
Multiple fitness classes target different levels of ability. There is also a very popular pocket billiards program and bridge classes taught by certified instructors. Residents savor the outstanding five-star dining with a variety of menu choices daily. A full range of health care options is also available and as residents’ care needs change, they can move from independent living to assisted living, memory support or skilled nursing care while remaining in the same warm and familiar surroundings.
In promoting mental, spiritual and physical growth, Maplewood Park Place is redefining retirement living for active adults 62-plus. Its residents continue to reap the benefits: new knowledge, new skills, new friendships and a vibrant new lifestyle.
Q How can I maintain my independence while living in the community?
A In our resident-owned community, you’ll enjoy the advantages of home ownership without the burdens of home upkeep. Our director of sales, Sion Zewdie is a friendly face you’ll see on campus. She gives personalized tours, organizes special events and oversees apartment renovations. Sion also helps new residents get involved with the co-op board or with our 20 clubs and committees.
Q What happens if I need a higher level of care?
A We offer a full continuum of care right here in the community. Barbara Harry, our executive director and health care administrator, will see to it that you get care that’s customized to your individual needs. As an independent living resident, you can receive in-home care or transition to our five-star-rated health care center, which provides assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care support and rehab that includes physical, occupational and speech therapy. For added peace of mind, we offer a Lifecare Plan that delivers high-quality, long-term health care at affordable rates.
Q How do I make sure all my health needs will be met?
A Our independent living physician, Dr. Gary Wilks, specializes in geriatric medicine and is on call 24/7 and available on-site four days a week for those under the concierge practice. Additionally, residents can consult with a variety of specialists—from audiologists to podiatrists—who can perform many tests on-site, including EKGs, X-rays and lab work. We also offer a Life Safety program that features daily wellness checks, a 24-hour emergency response system, 24-hour security and a front desk concierge who answers questions and provides support.
